For What Will Come
- October 28, 2022
- Emberwave Studios
Get on Steam"For What Will Come" is a short, exploration-based mystery game where you play as a successful woman revisiting her hometown of Ridgewater, Colorado after 5 years. Through reliving the past and uncovering secrets, the game offers a nostalgic and thought-provoking experience with no traditional hard puzzles or combat. The story unfolds as you explore the familiar path, making it perfect for a single sitting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a vibrant environment, with impressive lighting and water effects.
- The voice acting and soundtrack are well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- The developer is highly engaged and responsive, quickly addressing bugs and providing updates to improve the game.
- The story becomes confusing and convoluted quickly, making it difficult for players to follow along.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with progression and save files, which can hinder the experience.
- There is excessive walking with little to no interaction, leading to a feeling of aimlessness and frustration.
- story32 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as initially intriguing but quickly becomes convoluted and confusing, making it difficult for players to follow. While the voice acting and graphics are praised, bugs and erratic pacing detract from the overall immersion. Some players found enjoyment in piecing together the narrative, particularly as updates improved the storytelling elements, but the overall consensus is that the story lacks clarity and coherence.
“I really enjoyed following the storyline and trying to figure out what's going on every time I'd pick up a note or enter a new area.”
“For what will come brings a strong little showing to the table with an intriguing story having a slow burn feel before the tension rises rapidly.”
“I enjoyed the outcome of the story very much; it intrigued me to keep going and never slowed down as I figured each puzzle out to get to the next section of the game.”
“Sadly, the game has a couple of bugs; the story becomes very confusing and convoluted very fast, and after having played through it, I have no clue what was happening story-wise.”
“The story is... convoluted and confusing.”
“Also, there are several bugs, both graphical and story-wise, that prevent/mess up immersion and even progress.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their quality and the effort put into them, while others criticize the lack of consistency and the presence of bugs that hinder immersion. Although there are interesting visuals, the reliance on written notes detracts from their impact, leading some to feel that the graphics serve merely as superficial embellishments. Overall, while the visuals are noted as appealing, technical issues and repetitive gameplay diminish their effectiveness.
“There are some interesting visuals, and you can see how the game was really a huge amount of work to put together.”
“Great graphics with good voice overs and music.”
“The graphics are really good and the storyline is good, sad but good.”
“Also, you often have to walk long distances without anything happening. To make things worse, you often have to walk down the same paths multiple times, and the graphics aren't that great.”
“Instead, this game relies on written notes, meaning that the graphics are just fluff and you might as well have a visual novel.”
“Also, there are several bugs, both graphical and story-wise, that prevent or mess up immersion and even progress.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the quality of the soundtrack and voice acting, often rating it a perfect 100%. Several players enjoyed specific tracks enough to download them, indicating a strong connection to the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“Music/soundtrack 100% (even downloaded Red Division's Tainted)”
“Really enjoyed the soundtrack A+.”
“Great graphics with good voice overs and music.”
“Play it for the graphics, voice, and some music.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing but suffers from significant bugs, leading to a generally unstable experience for players.
“Beautiful but buggy.”
“For one, it's buggy.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that character development in the game is notably lacking, with many players expressing disappointment in the depth and growth of the characters throughout the story.
“Character development is lacking.”
“Character development is lacking.”
